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Assessing fitness to drive: guide for medical professionals

Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing a patient's fitness to drive.

Published 14 March 2016

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

How to use this guide

This guide is for medical professionals to help with any enquiries from the general public about driving with various medical conditions. It is usually updated every 6 months.

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If you’re not a medical professional, see health conditions and driving.

Documents

1. Assessing fitness to drive: a guide for medical professionals

   • 11 March 2016
   • Guidance

2. General information: assessing fitness to drive

   • 1 January 2018
   • Guidance

3. Neurological disorders: assessing fitness to drive

   • 1 January 2018
   • Guidance

4. Cardiovascular disorders: assessing fitness to drive

   • 1 January 2018
   • Guidance

5. Diabetes mellitus: assessing fitness to drive

   • 1 January 2018
   • Guidance

6. Psychiatric disorders: assessing fitness to drive

   • 22 June 2017
   • Guidance

7. Drug or alcohol misuse or dependence: assessing fitness to drive

   • 1 January 2018
   • Guidance

8. Visual disorders: assessing fitness to drive

   • 1 January 2018
   • Guidance

9. Renal and respiratory disorders: assessing fitness to drive

   • 7 March 2017
   • Guidance

10. Miscellaneous conditions: assessing fitness to drive

    • 1 January 2018
    • Guidance

11. Appendices: assessing fitness to drive

    • 1 January 2018
    • Guidance

12. Medical condition notification: assessing fitness to drive

    • 11 March 2016
    • Form

13. Assessing fitness to drive: a guide for medical professionals

    • 1 January 2018
    • Guidance

Published 14 March 2016